Gore joining 49ers’ front office in football advisory role

Frank Gore, the third-leading rusher in league history, is back in the NFL. Gore signed a contract to return to the 49ers in a front office role, agent Malki Kawa announced on social media. Gore, who did some work with the 49ers prior to this year's draft, rejoins the organization in a football advisory position, according to the team. Gore worked on evaluating draft prospects and sat in on meetings under general manager John Lynch in the spring. "Frank showed an interest in coming in here," Lynch said in April. "Somebody made that opportunity available to me years ago, and I was really grateful for it. So if someone is willing to put the time in, and given as much as he has to the organization, absolutely, we are going to open our arms. I think he learned a lot through the process." Gore has remained close with 49ers CEO Jed York through the years. Gore originally joined the 49ers in 2005 as a third-round draft pick. He spent 10 seasons with the club and became the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 11,073 yards and 75 touchdowns. He concluded his career with three seasons in Indianapolis and one apiece with Miami, Buffalo and the New York Jets. At the conclusion of his...